ROZANNE
ELS
WRITER
JOURNALIST
EDITOR
EXPERIENCE
Arts & Culture Writer, Researcher: Freelance, 2016-present
Writer for various publications, including Channel24, a leading
entertainment news source in Africa. Research work includes
working with author Sally Clark on The Way of the Warrior Mama.
Producer, Researcher, Writer: Wyrd Films, 2018/2019
Wyrd Films is an award-winning production company based in
Cape Town, South Africa. Productions include: The Anthem
Project, Terug op die Veld, Iewers in Afrika.
Online Editorial Writer: New York magazine, 2017/2018
Writer for Vulture, New York magazine’s culture and
CONTACT
--@itsmeroz
@thenameisroz
Rozanne Els
PROFILE
In the many roles that I have played
at publications and companies, the
core of my work has always been
storytelling. I come from a diverse
reporting, writing and production
background in the fields of arts,
entertainment vertical, as well as for The Cut, the publication’s
vertical geared toward womxn’s issues and interests.
Journalist, Online, Social & Print Editor: Media24,-
Over the span of eight years, I held various positions in
Media24’s print division, as well as 24.com, a digital property of
Media24 and Naspers, the largest news publisher in Africa.
Roles included:
Senior arts, culture & entertainment reporter (online & print)
Entertainment editor & reporter (online & print)
Digital & social media editor of a Media24 youth vertical
News & court reporter (print)
EDUCATION
Columbia University, Graduate School of Journalism, New
York, USA
culture, entertainment, and social
MA Journalism 2017
issues. My experience instills in me
Graduated with a concentration in arts and culture journalism
an agility to use any number of
focused on investigative reporting, cultural criticism, critical and
mediums, platforms, and varying
personal essays, covering policy, and data analysis. Additional
voices and styles to tell rousing,
courses included extensive study of plagiarism in a postcolonial
effectual stories, and to explore how
context, as well as a deep dive into human nature versus
they fit within past, present, and
future frameworks. I apply my skillset
and creativity interchangeably to a
variety of personal and professional
contexts, while working toward
opportunities to grow critically,
creatively, and professionally.
REFERENCES
Kaitlin Jessing-Butz, Deputy Managing
Editor, Online, New York magazine,-
nurture. Master's thesis explored the depiction of mental illness
on TV in recent decades through extensive interviews and
analysis of some 30 television shows.
Stellenbosch University, Cape Town, South Africa
BPhil Journalism, 2007
Rigorous coursework in news reporting, feature writing, arts,
science, health and digital journalism, social media strategies,
broadcast journalism and photography.
BA International Studies,- (cum laude)
Majors in political studies, social anthropology, and history.
Additional study in economics and French.
HARD SKILLS
SOFT SKILLS
Adobe InDesign; Publishing;
Leadership; Collaboration;
Editing; Content Production &
Communication; Time
Dewet van Rooyen, Executive Director,
Management; SQL; Research;
Management; Adaptability; EQ;
Wyrd Films,-
Copywriting; Creative & News
Troubleshooting; Critical &
Writing; Storytelling; Data
Divergent Thinking;
David Hadju, Professor, Arts and Culture,
Analysis; Audience
Networking; Motivational;
Columbia University,
Development; Social Media
Strong Work Ethic;
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Management & Strategy
Interpersonal Skills
Herman Eloff, Lifestyle Editor, News24,-
